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Dark Toast

#97765C

RGB 151, 118, 92 · HSL 26°, 24%, 48% · CMYK 0, 22, 39, 41

Dark Toast is #97765C in HEX — rgb(151, 118, 92), hsl(26°, 24%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 39%, 41%).

Dark Toast pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 24%, 48%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#97765C

RGB151, 118, 92

HSL26°, 24%, 48%

HSV26°, 39%, 59%

CMYK0, 22, 39, 41

Decimal9926236

CSS RGBrgb(151, 118, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 24%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lake 1084

ΔE 0.7 · #96755A

Sherwin-Williams

Toasty SW6095

ΔE 1.7 · #957258

Dulux

Spanish Style S10D6

ΔE 1.8 · #93745C

Behr

Toffee Bar UL140-21

ΔE 2.6 · #937055

PPG

Cocoa Cupcake 1086-7

ΔE 3 · #967859

Hallman-Lindsay

Cavern Sand 165

ΔE 3 · #947054

Dunn-Edwards

Sandpit DE6118

ΔE 3.2 · #9E7C5E

Valspar

Mocha Syrup 3002-9B

ΔE 3.2 · #92785E

Vista Paint

Bean Pot C-1443

ΔE 3.3 · #8D6F56

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 3.7 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.1 · #A58369

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.5 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 9.1 · #8A6642

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 11 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 12.6 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 13.9 · #746D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#97765C

#5D7E98

Analogous

#985D61

#97765C

#98945D

Triadic

#97765C

#5D9876

#765D98

Split-Complementary

#97765C

#5D9894

#5D6198

Tetradic

#97765C

#61985D

#5D7E98

#945D98

Monochromatic

#392C23

#685140

#97765C

#B79E8A

#D4C5B9

Rectangle

#97765C

#7E985D

#5D7E98

#765D98

Compound

#97765C

#98945D

#5D7E98

#5D6198

Variations

Lighter

#AE927B

#C0AD9F

#D8D0C9

Darker

#7B5F49

#554132

#32261C

Saturation

#837972

#98765D

#C6702F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.06:1

Deuteranopia

#97765C

#88815C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97765C

#7C7C60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97765C

#977377

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dark Toast reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B18560

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#97765C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9E8A84

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4E6C82

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #97765C;

CSS — background

background-color: #97765C;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-toast: #97765C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-toast': '#97765C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97765C] text-[#97765C]

SCSS

$dark-toast: #97765C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97765C?

#97765C is Dark Toast, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #97765C warm or cool?

Dark Toast reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Toast?

Dark Toast works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Dark Toast?

Dark Toast pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dark Toast?

You can download Dark Toast on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Dark Toast?

The hex code is #97765C. In RGB it's 151, 118, 92, and in HSL it's 26°, 24%, 48%.

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